5 DAYS IN TBILISI & WESTERN GEORGIA - Starting from Kutaisi

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Kutaisi-Tbilisi
3 stops
1
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Svetitskhoveli cathedral is located in Mtskheta. Mtskheta is considered religious center of Georgia. There are graves of kings of Georgia.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Jvari Church
Next stop is Jvari monastery. From There is amazing view on Mtskheta, Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Tbilisi
We walk in old part of Tbilisi. We cover: Metekhi church, Europe square, Bridge of peace, Cable way ride to Narikala fortress, Legvatkhevi waterfall, Sulphur bathes of Tbilisi and Liberty square.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Kutaisi, Monasteries and wine
5 stops
4
Kutaisi
The first stop is the first gymnasium of Kutaisi. Here guide tells about history of Georgia and Kutaisi. After taking pictures group continue to white bridge, then go through park of love and visit Golden marquee palace. Then we go to central grocery Bazar. After short shopping we walk to central square of Kutaisi. The next stop is central park, statue of Sisters Ishkhnelebi and memorial of "9 April". Then we pass by opera house and Mon Plaisir arch.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
5
We drive up to Bagrati cathedral that overlooks the city. It was built in 11th century as a symbol of united Georgia.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Afterwards we move to Gelati monastery of 12th century. There are 3 big churches, an academy, grave of David the builder, bell tower and houses of monks in the complex. It was built by the greatest Georgian King David The Builder.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Then we move to Motsameta monastery that is related to story of tortured brother lords David and Constantine Mkheidze. It’s built on the cliff and is surrounded by the river from 3 sides. The nature and colors around monastery are amazing.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
For lunch we visit family winery “Baia’s wine” located in Bagdati municipality, village Obcha. Firstly Baia and Gvantsa (Baia’s sister) show us vineyard that is just behind their house. Then we move to wine cellar to test several types of wines they have. They produce “Tsolikouri”, “Krakhuna”, “Aladasturi”, “Ojaleshi”, “Otskhanuri Sapere” and of course “Chacha”. Afterwards we sit around big table full of Georgian food. Their mom makes the most delicious Imereian food you’ll ever try.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Kutaisi-Mestia
3 stops
9
The largest dam in Caucasus region
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Cable way goes from 1500 to 2300 m altitude. From the top there is amazing view on Ushba (4700-4710m) and Tetnuldi (4850m).
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
11
Margiani's House Museum
Next stop is Margiani family fighting tower and house-museum and that was built in 14th century.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Mestia-Ushguli-Kutaisi
1 stop
12
Ushguli
Our first stop is tower of love that represents story of prohibited love. Afterwards we keep off-roading to Ushguli. Once we achieve Ushguli our vehicles are parked in the center. Guests have 3 hours to explore the ancient towers and churches.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Canyons and Prometheus cave
3 stops
13
Prometheus Cave
The first stop is Prometheus cave that is 1,8 km long and is located 40 meters below sea level. In the cave there is a hall of love where people even get married. Here you can enjoy with underground boating.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
14
Martvili Canyon
At Martvili canyon we take a boat tour through the canyon and explore depth of it along waterfalls.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
15
Okatse Canyon
The final attraction on tour is Okatse canyon. This is the deepest canyon in Georgia with hanged bridges and sky walks. There are 2 ways to achieve bridge: trekking on 3 km route and taking off-roading taxi. Off-roading is pretty impressive experience.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

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